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Although we are talking age old themes here – first love, dodgy geezers, questions of class – the material is spectacularly well handled.

Like the advent calendar Rene gives to Michi to count down the days to Christmas, the film holds a surprising number of sweet treats, despite its austere veneer.

Despite the depressing nature of the subject matter, the film is heartfelt and uplifting.

Blue Jasmine has all the wit and insight of classics from Allen's autumnal period.

A strong cast put flesh on the bones of strong ideas, but ultimately what animates it all is imagination.

Allen's most morally challenging work since Crimes And Misdemeanors, this takes what is in essence a simple story and finds depths within it which will continue to haunt the viewer long after the closing credits have rolled.

There's a volatility and a sweetness at play in what is, at heart, a character study and writer/director Craig Roberts strikes an impressive balance of mood.

The eventual climactic monster showdown is everything a Godzilla fan could hope for.

The plot rots in its own historical juices.

Mike Newell’s take does not disappoint, with sumptuous cinematography and an impressive British cast.

Shot through with Leigh’s trademark improv-based dialogue, constantly finding humour and truth in the mundane.

It might not always hit the mark, with its complicated plotline sometimes descending into hopeless farce, but there's real heart here and characters who are easy to feel for.

The problem is that whatever you find to like in this film you're almost certain to find other aspects of it extremely irritating.

This is one of the most visually ravishing period dramas ever.

There’s plenty for thoughtful children to engage with.

The latest piece of gangland roughage is suitably violent, with a who-gives-a-monkeys attitude.

You could argue it's a bit broad but then charming crowdpleasers often are.

Told in an accessible and reassuringly crowd-pleasing way.

The performances under Walsh's direction capture the fine splinters of motivation and the mystery that we all are to each other.

Never Let Me Go arrives trailing a lot of hype and carrying a considerable weight of expectation. Happily, it more than delivers.

Paddington is irresistible, funny and smartly constructed with a disarmingly big heart.

This is exactly what a sequel should be, respectful, goose bumpy and warm hearted

Hawkins has waited decades for a role like this, in which she can fully exercise her talents.

By resisting the temptation to be overly faithful to the wording of the book, the film gets closer to its spirit.

There are strong supporting performances from a relatively small cast, but they pale in comparison to Stewart.

Ayoade’s aesthetic choices as well as his many cinematic nods make the film a genuine treat for the cinephile set, but not to the extent of alienating those who may not grab the references to Bergman, Roeg, or the French New Wave.

Once again, the power of Leigh's films derives primarily from his obsessive attention to detail.

Sweet, light, funny and perhaps most merrily, musical.

A strong film with an impressive central performance by up and coming star Asa Butterfield.